"Blest are they

Whose sorrow rather is to suffer wrong

Than to do wrong, albeit[618] themselves have erred.

This tale gives proof that Heaven most gently deals

With such, in their affliction.—Ellen's fate,

Her tender spirit, and her contrite heart,

Call to my mind dark hints which I have heard

Of one who died within this vale, by doom

Heavier, as his offence was heavier far.

Where, Sir, I pray you, where are laid the bones